His Grace, Most Reverend John Bura Is Appointed Apostolic Administrator Sede Vacante of the Eparchy of St

Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. LXX - No. 13 AUGUST 2, 2009 ENGLISH VERSION HIS GRACE, MOST REVEREND JOHN BURA IS APPOINTED APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR SEDE VACANTE OF THE EPARCHY OF ST. JOSAPHAT IN PARMA, OHIO The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has accepted the retirement from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, OH, presented by His Grace, Most Reverend Robert M. Moskal, in conformity with canon 210 §1 CCEO. The Holy Father has nominated as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, His Grace, Most Reverend John Bura, Titular Bishop of Limisa and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. His Grace, Most Reverend John Bura was born on 12 June, 1944 in Wegeleben, Germany. In 1950, his family moved to the United States and settled in Jersey City, NJ. After completing elementary and middle school, he entered St. Basil Minor Seminary in Stamford, CT. From 1965 to 1970 he studied Theology at The Catholic University of America and resided at St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington, DC. He was ordained to the Presbyterate on 14 February, 1971 for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Following ordination he served in various pastoral and administrative positions as teacher of religion and the Ukrainian language and Vice- Rector of St. Basil Minor Seminary in Washington, DC; Rector of St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington, DC; pastor of Holy Ghost Church in Chester, PA and St. Nicholas Church in Wilmington, DE. On 3 January, 2006, he was nominated Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia and consecrated on 21 February, 2006. His appointment is immediate. Centennial Jubilee of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA. On June 28, 2009 were honored to have his Edwardsville; Reverend Ukrainian attire, excited as SS. Peter and Paul Grace, The Most Reverend Roman Petryshak- if they had bumble bees Ukrainian Catholic Church Stefan Soroka- Transfiguration of Our in their head dress celebrated its 100th Metropolitan Archbishop Lord, Nanticoke and Saints presented roses to the anniversary. The festive of Philadelphia as major Peter and Paul, Plymouth; Archbishop following the day included a liturgy and celebrant. Additional co- and Reverend Volodymyr traditional greeting. They elaborate banquet at the celebrants were: Very Rev Klanichka-Saint Nicholas, included Nicole Yatison, prestigious Waterfront John Seniw- Wilmington, Delaware. Michelle Demko, Kayla Banquet and convention Protopresbyter, North Filipowich, and Daniella Center in Plains, Anthracite Deanary and Prior to the Divine Filipowich. SS Peter and Pennsylvania. pastor of Saints Cyril & Liturgy, traditional Paul Ukrainian Catholic Methodius, Berwick and welcome greetings were Choir and Cantors The celebration Saint Nicholas, Glen Lyon; delivered by the church responded in a-cappella began with an English/ Reverend Orest trustees, Ms. Rita Katulka harmony during the Divine Slavonic Liturgy of Saint Kunderevych- Saints Peter and Mr. Myron Feschak. Liturgy. John Chrysostom with and Paul, Wilkes-Barre Also, six young children capacity attendance. We and Saint Vladimir, dressed in merry, Festive (continued on next page) August 2, 2009 2 Centennial Jubilee of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA. (continued from previous page) Following the Rev. Orest Kunderevych liturgy, the congregation and His Grace, The Most hurriedly rushed to their Rev. Stefan Soroka. Father vehicles, sped away, John Seniw delivered the settling in for a short block Benediction. ride. Attaining their Waterfront Convention Fr. Orest Center destination they Kunderevych and The found a large table of Committee wishes to thank seating place cards the many attendees for arranged alphabetically. honoring the past founders The banquet began with and parish family members cocktail hour; Very Rev. of SS. Peter and Paul John Seniw delivered the Ukrainian Catholic Church, invocation. Wilkes-Barre past, present, and future for their During the continued support and banquet, Mr. Stephen interest. May we all be Mykulyn- Master of kept in God's eternal Ceremonies entertained memory and have eternal the attendees with a life with Him. variety of amusing remarks. Professional - Dr. Michael Labuda addresses were delivered by Rev. Paul Wolensky, Standing: Rev. Paul Wolensky, Rev. Thaddeus Krawchuk, CSs.R., Rev. John Seniw, Rev. Roman Petryshak, Rev. Petro Zvarych. Seated: Rev. Orest Kunderevych, Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka, and Rev. Nestor Iwasiw. August 2, 2009 3 55th Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage Theme: “Behold, your Mother: Evangelization under the Patronage of the Mother of God ” Saturday, August 8, 2009 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy English (grotto) Rev. Joseph Bertha Blessing of the Water (St. Mary’s Villa) Healing Service (Dormition Chapel) ***Food Served at the Pavilion*** (under the direction of the League of Ukrainian Catholics) 7:30 p.m. Panahyda (St. Mary’s) Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Eparch of Stamford 8:00 p.m. Candlelight Procession to Grotto Moleben to the Mother of God - English (grotto) Most Rev. William Skurla, Eparch of Passaic 10:00 p.m. Great Vespers (St. Mary’s Chapel) - Rev. Kiril Angelov 12:00 am Lamentations to Our Lady (grotto) - Rev. Bohdan J. Danylo Sunday, August 9, 2009 8:00 a.m. Matins Bilingual (grotto) - Rev. Edward Young 10:00 a.m. Pontifical Divine Liturgy Bilingual (grotto) Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S.A. Celebrating Bishops: Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Homilist, Eparch of Stamford Most Rev. John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Most Rev. Basil H. Losten, Bishop-Emeritus of Stamford Choir: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION Passaic, New Jersey PILGRIMAGE CAMP-OUT 12:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy, English (St. Mary’s Chapel) - Rev. Vasyl Kornitsky You Can Make a 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Religious Articles Difference (front, St. Joseph’s Home) in the World Akathist (St. Mary’s Chapel) Bilingual - Rev. Maxim Kobasuk, OSBM Healing of Sick (St. Mary’s Chapel), You Can same time as Akathist is sung Witness Christ through Your Life 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (grotto) - Rev. Roberto Lucavei, OSBM You Can Give Hope 3:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God to the World Ukrainian (grotto) - Rev. Ihor Midzak You Can Let Your Light Shine Blessing of cars and buses upon departure Spiritual Moderator: Rev. Bohdan Danylo, bring Curious? Rector of St. Basil’s Seminary your friends and make Interested? new friends Contact: Sister Natalya (845) 753-5100 [email protected] or Sister Michele (845) 753-2840 [email protected] Sloatsburg, NY AUGUST 8-9, 2009 August 2, 2009 4 August 2, 2009 5 Українська Федеральна Кредитова News from the Кооператива ´САМОПОМІЧ´ Office of Religious Education Філядельфія—Трентон 1) “Celebration of the Catechetical “Обслуговує своїх членів від 1952 року Year 2009-2010” високоякісними фінансовими послугами” The role of the Catechist is very important in the Church today. Catechist assists the pastor in proclamation of the Gospel that is the Word of God. Catechists are those who offer themselves in serving God and His people. During this 2009-2010 Catechetical Year we are As LOW as encouraged to pray for our catechists who provide their services for God and His Church. Refer: www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday 2) “Day for Catechist” APR calculated based on $200,000 mortgage This year’s “Day for Catechist” is Sunday, September 27, 2009. This event will be celebrated in every parish within our Archeparchy. Pastors will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and offer the Catechetical homily. Jumbo mortgages over $417,000—add .25% to rate On this Sunday there will be a We do business in accordance with the blessing for all catechists and Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal EQUAL HOUSING Credit Opportunity Act Federal Credit Union L E N D E R volunteers as well as the 1729 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 ceremony of induction of the 215-725-4430 www.ukrfcu.com new catechists. For more information visit www.luc.netne.net August 2, 2009 6 Ask Fr. Yaroslav Can you explain the Transfiguration Holy Day the meaning of the feast is not clear to me? At one point in His earthly one for you, one for those who represented the as much solemnity as ministry, Jesus asked His Moses, and one for law (Moses and the possible. Why? It is a disciples, Who do men say Elijah.” But he did not Prophets) to be present. reminder that we all have that the Son of man is (Mt. know what he was saying. the opportunity to be 16:13)? The disciples gave While he was still speaking, The Lord took His three transfigured in our lives and different answers: Elijah, a cloud came and cast a closest disciples (Peter, to acquire a close Jeremiah, John the Baptist shadow over them, and James, and John) with Him relationship with God. So, or one of the prophets. they became frightened on the mountain for, too, we all have the Then He said to them, But when they entered the although God sometimes opportunity to manifest the who do you say that I am cloud. Then from the cloud reveals Himself to sinners visible signs of those closest (Mt. 16:15)? It was Peter came a voice that said, in quite unexpected ways, to God. In any case, St. who answered: “You are “This is my beloved Son; it is usually those who have Paul tells us, when we die the Christ, the Son of the listen to Him.” After the followed Him long and our bodies will be living God” (Mt. 16:16). voice had spoken, Jesus faithfully who are transformed (transfigured) After this confession of was found alone. They privileged to enter into the and we will take on faith, Jesus went up a high fell silent and did not at joy of the Transfiguration spiritual, radiant bodies.

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